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Cole Louison (edit.) / David Wheeler (illustr.). U.S. Army Zombie Training Manual. Guilford, Lyons Press, 2012.
€ 20.00
Softcover, 291pp., 14x21,5cm., illustr. in b/w., in very good condition. ISBN: 9780762781478.
Itemnummer 20545
Structured as a parody of a genuine military training manual, the book simulates a comprehensive doctrine for a fictional 'Military Working Zombie Program.' It begins with foundational behavioral conditioning techniques, including stimulus-response training and command recognition, then progresses to operational applications such as patrol behavior, target detection, and controlled deployment in simulated combat environments. Additional sections address containment procedures, logistical support, facility requirements, and risk management protocols. The writing consistently adopts the tone and formatting of official U.S. Army field manuals, creating a layered satirical effect by applying bureaucratic precision to an inherently fictional and humorous premise. Cole Louison is an American writer and journalist known for blending nonfiction storytelling with humor and cultural commentary. He has contributed to various editorial and narrative projects that explore unconventional or satirical takes on institutional systems. David Wheeler is an illustrator whose work supports the visual framing of the manual in the style of technical military documentation.






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